Sharp Jump aka Sidekick LX Hits Cincinnati Bell For $39.99

Another carrier has agreed to sell the leftover Sidekick LX that they still have somewhere in the world. The handset is now available as the Sharp Jump on Cincinnati Bell in the US for $39.99 on a 2-year contract or for $149.99 contract-free. Of course, this phone isn't in production anymore so this sale is while supplies last. If you're interested then check it out on Cincinnati Bell.

[Engadget Mobile]

Cincinnate Bell Finally Releases the Samsung Galaxy S For $399 Contract-Free

Talk about being behind. Cincinnati Bell in the US has actually just released the Samsung Galaxy S. Samsung probably just sent them what they had left over since it's almost time to start selling their Galaxy S II smartphones. Anyways, the Galaxy S handset is now available on the carrier for $279.99 on a 2-year contract and for $399.99 contract-free. Check it out here.

[Android Central]

700-MHz Bidders Surface

Some 266 bidders for 700 MHz spectrum auction have surfaced so far. Not all the bidders will content for the national C block, though. Many of the bidders are small, independent telephone companies angling for local blocks of spectrum. But a few cable companies also are on the list. Of course, over time those fragmented allocations probably will be rolled up into larger networks, as has always happened in the past.

The bidders include Google (GOOG) Airwaves Inc.; Towerstream; Vulcan Spectrum;
Alltel; AT&T Mobility Spectrum; CenturyTel Broadband Wireless; Chevron; Cincinnati Bell Wireless; Cox Wireless; Iowa Telecommunications Services; MetroPCS 700 MHz; Qualcomm
Cablevision (CSC Spectrum Holdings); Verizon Wireless (Cellco Partnership) and Advance/Newhouse.